Blogger's Block

Hey. It's been awhile. I really miss blogging, but to be honest I don't feel like I have much worthwhile to say...even if it's not really true. I'm in a funk, that's for sure.
It's not that I'm not doing anything with my life--quite the opposite. I'm overwhelmed by school and wish I could spend my days pinteresting or painting my nails. I feel guilty when I'm not doing homework or being productive. I need balance back in my life. I need to find the joy in this journey...easier said than done. Working on a group project and doing all the work & barely keeping your head above water in your Energy/Science class can really suck the fun out of life.

On a happier note...I have found comfort in these things, they help take the edge off...

-Hanging out with my family. Chris and I were lucky enough to get a couple days off to go down to Utah. We saw Red Dawn at midnight with his brothers and my sister. It was AWESOME. Josh Peck has blossomed into a handsome young man. Any other Drake and Josh fans out there?

-Running. It's hard to say it....and it's still a little bittersweet. I hate the way I feel while I'm running, I'm sure I look like I'm having a stroke or something. I love the way I feel after; healthy, clean, and happy. With time, I'm sure I hate the actual running part less. Anyway, the whole fam ran a 5K on Thanksgiving. It was good times.

-Castle. Such a great TV show. I haven't been this addicted to a show since Lost.
-Taylor Swift's new album, Red. She speaks to my soul.
-Thanksgiving. I got to see my Grandma & Grandpa Jenkins and talk with them. I got to see two of my cousins who I hardly ever see. Good food and good people. I am truly blessed.
-Games with my family. We're a little crazy and are Nazi's when it comes to the rules...but we have a blast and laugh constantly.
-Flannel Jammies from Victoria's Secret: they make being lazy a little more glamorous.

Now, all I need is to get through the next few weeks and it'll be party time all over again!

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

On Saturday I took a test. It didn't go very well and I know that without having to see my score. After I finished taking it, I called my poor husband in hysteria. He calmed me down, told me that everything was going to be ok...then proceeded to tell me that while I was in my test he witnessed a car accident on his way to work.
It was snowing really hard and the car in front of him swerved off the road and rolled twice. Chris pulled over, ran to the car, and kicked in the windshield and pulled a father and daughter out of the wreckage. 
That shut me up pretty quick & made me feel pretty lame about being so ridiculous over one test. I am so grateful that my husband wasn't in the accident and is safe. I'm also grateful I'm married to such a winner--I am not sure how I would have handled that sort of a situation.

Tender Mercy: I go to the class where the bad test came from and the teacher tells us that he had accidentally shredded half of the tests before he had graded them-he had mixed our tests up with another class. So, to be fair, he is giving the whole class the chance to retake the (same) test if we want. I'm going to rock it this time.

My husband didn't get in a car accident and saved the day and I get to retake a test. Life is good.

Slacker

This morning, I slept in. I didn't go to the gym or do anything...I just slept. Until 7am.

I am not ashamed.

Sometimes, you just need to sleep.

And cuddle.

Thoughts on the next four years...

Jefferson says it best...

I know. I know. You are all sick of hearing anything politics related...I am too. BUT I thought I would share what has given me peace of mind since hearing the results:

-Everything happens for a reason & God's hand is in everything. Have faith.

-Although the election didn't go my way (and about 48% of the country's way), America is still a great nation and we enjoy many privileges and luxuries that some countries can't even fathom.

-The first Presidency still urges us to support and pray for the President.

-There is a living prophet alive and well; he will not abandon us and always has us in mind. He gives us advice to keep us out of bad situations...food storage, savings, being debt free, etc.

I also thought it was really cool to see how many people were actively involved in the election process--my age group has had a bad rep in the past for voting turn out...this year I'm sure we blew it out of the water. 

Be of good cheer, fellow Romney supporters and/or Republicans. Life is good. 

From 20 to 21

(This post is going up today, because tomorrow is the busiest day ever (school from 8-5, voting, and a test)...not the ideal day for your birthday, but I still get a birthday date!)

I can't believe I'm 21. Tomorrow. I feel so old.

Last year, I did a year in review post. Looking back, year 20 wasn't as obviously monumental as 19 was, but there have been big changes and lots of fun times. In the last year....

-Chris changed his major from Paramedics to Physical Therapy.

-We had our first Christmas and New Years (married).

-I became an aunt.

 -1st Married Valentines day. The best!!!

-We went from being painfully unemployed, to having more jobs than we knew what to do with. Blessing.

-We have moved. Twice.

-Chris turned 24.

-We hit our one year mark.  

-We went on our first vacation as a couple (other than our honeymoon).

-I started running & ran in my first race. 

 -We have fun together every day.

If every year is as good as the last one...I'm set!

Nivea

This is a product review for the best chapstick ever.

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Its smooth and it smells good and it will cure chapped/ashy lips faster than anything I've ever used.  You can get some at Walmart for less than $2. You're welcome.

 

Turkey Trot

My mom talked Chris and I into running a 5k with her and the rest of the fam on Thanksgiving. I was super excited about it, until I ran for the first time on Saturday. I was amazed at how hard it was...I hadn't run since my 10k on September 1. Regret. So, I'm kinda back to square one, but I'm glad I didn't wait till it warmed up again to start running!

On the flip side, Pinterest has some super fun treadmill workouts that takes the edge off. This is my poison of choice this week:

It will kick your butt, but (haha) in a lifting & firming kind of way. I'll take it!